Senior Accountant

Do you have experience with full cycle accounting, implementing accounting standards, and payroll? The Oregon Lottery is looking for (1) one Senior Accountant to join the team, working in a hybrid capacity where you will work with the Finance and Accounting team on site, in Salem, OR approximately two days per week.

Did you know the Oregon Lottery is a leader in the gaming industry and an important contributor of revenue for the state's schools, economic development, parks, watershed restoration, veteran's programs, and outdoor schools? Our impact begins with our workforce and our technology; come join our team to be part of the impact.

About the Role

The Accountant will report to the Manager of Accounting as part of the Finance and Accounting team. You will perform complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, purchase order and contract reviews, reporting and research. You will also ensure payroll tax compliance, reconciliation and multi-state set up. You will provide organization-wide support and training in ERP financial systems, GAAP and Finance & Accounting related procedures.

You Will:

• Apply Lottery Management Core Values and Expectations in performing daily activities. Ensure conduct embodies the principles of fairness, integrity, security, and honesty. Support and integrate into your work the Lottery's commitment to:

  • Responsible Gambling

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging ,

  • Culture of Safety

• Guide tax research activities, reconciliations, process improvement, ERP implementations and multi-state payroll compliance and set-up activities.

• Provide regular guidance to payroll staff on complex or escalated payroll issues.

• Train and advise accounting staff and overall organization in GAAP, ERP systems, accounting processes.

• Work with staff to ensure entry of transactions, troubleshoot ERP, identify and correct errors and respond to accounting questions from staff and departments.

• Develop transactional processes to ensure accurate accounting transactions; review internal control process documents and updates.

• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and account coding, comparing to transactional entries, budget and contract review.

• Provide guidance and training, with procurement, to other departments on budget planning and account coding.

• Perform complex accounting tasks including approval of general journal entries, assist with month end close, development of work procedures, reconciliations, research, reporting, resolve audit questions and supports ERP/Finance related process improvements.

• Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, learning, a commitment to process improvement and high-quality customer service for both internal and external parties.

• Be the back-up to other accounting roles as assigned. Partner with F&A leaders to meet department goals.

You Have:

Minimum Qualifications

As an employee, you will enjoy:

Work/life balance

• Vacation Leave: 10 hours per month, with increased accruals every 5 years

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month

• Personal Business Leave: 24 hours per year

• 11 Holidays per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits with low monthly premiums

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death, long-term care, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - retirement program includes defined benefit (pension) and defined contribution (retirement savings)

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b) deferred compensation plan that provides additional savings for retirement; post tax, pre-tax options available